Friday, January 01, 2010

road trip 2009: third set of clues

This is the real reason that we took this road trip...

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To see these people...

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And these people...

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And these people...

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And eat food cooked by this amazing woman... my sister-in-law, Kathy, who can capture the attention of small children almost as well as she can whip up a batch of homemade ravioli.

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Not only have we had a wonderful time visiting with Charlie's family ... our children have had a wonderful time bonding with their big cousins.

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I'll have to admit, it's impossible to spend any period of time with family members and not wonder what it would be like to live closer.

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I definitely think I could get use to having nieces and nephews chase our kids around family more closely involved in our children's lives.

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Although, seeing as most of the exercise I get on any given day comes from running after my offspring, I would definitely need to come up with an alternative strategy for increasing my heart rate.

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Unfortunately, it seems standing around at approximately 167 feet above sea level, 38° 31' N 122° 49' W, taking pictures doesn't constitute an aerobic workout. Nor does drinking champagne made from grapes grown in this world-famous region.

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I know ... bummer.

5 comments:

  1. beautiful!!! i, too, often wonder what it would be like to live closer to family!

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  2. Wow--it looks just wonderful and I am so glad you got to visit with the Lawrences. Happy New Year to all.
    Love,
    Mom

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  3. Happy New Year! You have a beautiful family and I bet the kids are having a blast.

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  4. Yeah for family! Hope you're enjoying our rainy weather and wine here in Sonoma County.

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  5. That sounds like tons of fun! You all are so spontaneous! And adventurous!

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